Kareena: I can't dance as much as Karisma

From Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif to newbies like Ayushmann Khurrana, Arjun Kapoor and Yami Gautam - creme da la creme of Bollywood ramped up the glamour quotient at the Big Star Entertainment Awards held here Sunday night.

The most deserving entertainers and achievers across 27 categories, including film, television, music, dance and sports were honoured at the ceremony held at the Andheri Sports Complex. 

Those who graced the glitzy gala with their presence were Abhishek Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Anurag Basu, Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Prabhudheva, Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan, Sonu Nigam among others. 

Kareena Kapoor, who also performed at the awards, looked elegant in all-black outfit as she walked the red carpet and posed for the shutterbugs.

"I go on awards for performances. I have been called here for performance as well. I like to dance, of course, I can't dance as much as (sister) Karisma (Kapoor). But dance has its own excitement for me. So when people call me to perform, I like it," said Kareena. 

The actress, who earned rave reviews for her performance in "Heroine", attributes her success to her fans. 

"I think whatever we are today is because of our loyal fans who go to watch our films. Like I am a director's actor, I am a fans' actor too," she added.
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who earned critical acclaim for her role in "Barfi!", called the year 2012 a bit "confusing". 

"2012 was a mixed year for us. We have lost many legends. This will be a big loss for Bollywood, while at the same time films have been very successful. So it's been a very confusing year," said Priyanka, who looked stunning in red gown. 

Still riding high on the success of her film, "Cocktail", Deepika Padukone said she will have to thank Santa Claus for giving her such a lovely 2012.

"I agree it was a big year. My film 'Cocktail' was successful plus I have signed interesting films for next year as well. Hopefully 2013 is a good year to look forward to," she said. 

Actor Arjun Kapoor, who made his debut in Bollywood with "Ishaqzaade", said he still couldn't believe people liked his film so much. 

"I still can't believe. I am so happy that people liked our film," said Arjun. 

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who won the Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut - Male award for "Vicky Donor", said that now the bar for him has raised and next year will be even more challenging. 

"I am so grateful that the industry has accepted people from outside. 2012 was an eventful year for me. 2013 will be harder as the challenge begins now," he said.

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No Bollywood Calling for Karisma Kapoor

She was known as a 'Diva' once. But today actress Karisma Kapoor can be seen desperately trying to make an existence mark on Bollywood. Despite of several Staying-In-The-News attempt by the actress, We see no Bollywood film maker coming forward to re-recognize her acting career.

Her come-back Vikram Bhatt directed film Dangerous Ishqq was a major flop at the Box Office. Then came news where she was about to get separated with hubby Sunjay Kapoor. Now we hear Karisma Kapoor turning as an RJ (Radio Jockey) and will be imparting tips to make every woman a glam diva on a special style segment on a radio station.

Speaking to media, The actress said "Having worked in movies and also television, I was extremely keen to try a new medium, Hence I decided to do radio. " It is very well understood that no (Once a Style-Icon) actress will say so openly that she is not getting approached with the right kind of work and her period is faded.

Karisma further added " I am very excited about my radio debut. I will share some of my personal tips along with trends that I have observed and share them with my listeners. I am confident that my fans will continue to support me. "

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Karisma Kapoor turns RJ

Karisma Kapoor turns radio jockey to impart tips to make every woman a glam diva on her style show.

Lolo will provide tips to women how to dress for different body types, analyse the dressing styles of the entertainment industry and even provide personal grooming tips on radio.

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Rumours don't bother Karisma

Actress Karisma Kapoor says rumours about her personal life do not stress her because they are part of any celebrity's life.

The 38-year-old is caught amid speculations that her divorce with industrialist husband Sanjay Kapur is almost on the verge of being finalised. But Karisma is unperturbed with such news.

"I don't give importance to rumours. They are part and parcel of anyone's life who is a known personality," Karisma told.

Don't they stress you?

"No! It is all part of life," said the mother of two.

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I can now work at my own pace: Karisma

Actress Karisma Kapoor seems content with her life and says she is enjoying this phase of her life -- professionally at least. Away from the rat race, she is happy that she can pick and choose her projects when she wants.

"I think it is a great situation to be in. I am away from the rat race, from major pressures. I can work at my own pace and do what I like doing. So it's a great thing to be," Karisma told.

The 38-year-old started her Bollywood career in 1991 with "Prem Qaidi" and went on to do successful movies like "Anari", "Raja Babu", "Raja Hindustani" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".

Karisma took a break when she married industrialist Sanjay Kapur in 2003 and is mother to two kids -- daughter Samaira, 7, and Kiaan, 2. She recently made a comeback with Vikram Bhatt's suspense thriller movie "Dangerous Ishhq" earlier this year.

It didn't garner too much success, but that isn't priority for her any longer.

"Success varies in so many ways. I think nothing is more important than my family and my kids. And people ask me that 'You kept away from limelight. Did you love that?' I loved that.

"I am a strong and professional person. So I think my career was important, but I don't think fame and success is everything in the world," she said.

Karisma is caught amid a lot of speculation about her personal life. Her divorce is said to be on the verge of finalisation, and she wants to keep her private life, private.

Asked what thrills her these days, the doting mother said: "I think running behind my kids. That gives me a thrill and taking each day as it comes. I am trying to do my best in whatever I do."

Karisma acknowledges that Bollywood is becoming bolder by the day, but as a mother, she feels it is not harmful for young minds and believes it is the parents' responsibility to monitor the content accessible to their children.

"What is important for parents is to just monitor what kinds of things are children watching through cinema, television or computer. I think that should be censored and monitored," she said.

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Endorsements help in reaching out to fans: Karisma

Actress Karisma Kapoor, who promotes healthy products, says endorsement of brands helps celebrities connect with their fans in a better way.

The 38-year-old says she likes promoting a good lifestyle through her endorsements and it gives her a lot of pleasure.

"I feel endorsing brands really help with staying in touch with your fans and you feel you are reaching out people in a good way. When we tell people to eat wheat flakes, we are reaching out to consumer to tell them that try healthy options. I think in a way, it gives me pleasure," Karisma told Tuesday.

The actress, who is the face of brands like Kellogg's Chocos, Babyoye.com, McCain Foods and California Almonds, feels lucky about getting a chance to promote a variety of products.

"I am lucky enough that I endorse all kinds of brands. I also endorse Garnier, which is quite a glamorous brand. In the US, Sarah Jessica Parker endorses it. I endorse all sorts of brands, and I feel that is the uniqueness of things in one way," she added.

Karisma was here to launch animated show "Suraj: The Rising Star", the Indian version of Japanese show "Star Of Giants". The show was launched to mark the 60th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relations.

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Out of form Lolo to make a glitzy comeback for Yash Chopra

Karisma Kapoor who featured in Yash Chopra's 'Dil Toh Pagal Hain' will pay a special tribute to the late filmmaker at an awards event 

Karisma Kapoor is paying a special tribute to the late filmmaker Yash Chopra. The actress had featured in the late filmmaker's 1997 film Dil Toh Pagal Hai with Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit. Lolo had even bagged the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film. 

Says a source, Karisma is slated to attend an awards event on November 25 in Dubai where she will perform a tribute to Chopra in a musical extravaganza.

The awards that honours Bollywood besides the leading lights of the Asian community in Dubai has the actress as the stellar attraction. 

Adds the source, Lolo has not performed for a while. She will be seen on stage after a long hiatus. The event folks have lined up a glitzy and glam event. Designer Manish Malhotra will be performing a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema as well. It will have several other B- Town folk as well in attendance.
After her comeback in Vikram Bhatt's Dangerous Ishqq, Karisma does not seem to be keen to pick up another film. She seems content endorsing products and attending events. She was recently seen at the launch of a luxury car along with sister Kareena. That apart there has always been intermittent buzz about her personal life but she has always been tightlipped on that front. 

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Karisma is about to divorce husband Sunjay Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor recently got married to Saif Ali Khan last month, And now elder sister Karisma Kapoor's divorce has been on the edge. A lot of buzz about this issue is circulating in news nowadays and sources claim that finally, the two are on the point of a divorce, and talks over custody of children.

The couple have chosen to remain quiet about the matter. Right after a few years of Karisma Kapoor's marriage to the Delhi-based businessman Sunjay Kapoor, The problem had started surfacing. The two had also separated after the birth of their first child in 2005.

They again got back together in 2010 and Karisma gave birth to their second child in 2010.

There is also a very strong buzz in the Media, Sunjay Kapoor, apparently has been dating Delhi-based entrepreneur Priya Chatwal. And Karisma Kapoor after Dangerous Ishqq, Her comeback film which flopped miserably at the Box Office, is getting very keen on doing more films.

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Lolo helps Kareena with her Dabangg 2 item number

Karisma Kapoor visited the sets of Bebo's item number with some tips 

Karisma Kapoor visited the sets of Salman Khan's upcoming sequel where her sister Kareena was shooting for an item number. 

Reason? Bebo is sporting an identical costume of a satin kurti and lungi which Karisma wore for her Sarkai Lo Khatiya track with Govinda in Raja Babu in 1994. As Kareena had not worn such an outfit before in any of her films, big sis Lolo was at hand with tips.
A source from the sets says, Karisma spent five hours on the sets on both the days of the shoot at Mehboob Studios. She even checked out how Kareena performed in the item number. Let's see how hot Bebo looks in the track after her big sister's inputs.

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Karisma at her estranged husband's sister's Birthday bash

Though for all practical purposes, Karisma Kapoor's marriage with Sunjay Kapoor is over she continues to maintain fabulous ties with his family, particularly with Sunjay's sister Mandira.

On Saturday Karisma flew into Delhi for Mandira's birthday party, a sit-in dinner at a luxury hotel attended by close friends and family.

Says a source from Delhi, Lolo is Sunjay's family's pet. She is specially close to Mandira. She had to be there for Mandira's birthday.

In fact Lolo makes it a point to be in Delhi for all major family functions in Sunjay's family. Though he is now seeing someone else and wants to marry again Sunjay's family continues to be close to Lolo.

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Karisma's hubby Sanjay's closeness to Priya Chatwal irks family

A birdie from the national capital brings hot fodder from the gossip around Sanjay Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor's hubby

Nope it is not about their state of marriage (that's as old as their marriage in 2003) nor is it about Sanjay's closeness to socialite Priya Chatwal (that's old too!) but about Sanjay's behaviour! 

Apparently there was a wedding in the Kapur family recently and Sanjay was keen to get Priya along.

But his folks were adamant to not have her at the family do. Things got so hot that Sanjay even flung a glass of wine at his sister Mandira. 
Remember Lolo and Mandira were (or still are?) best buddies. 

The birdie also chirps that Sanjay's family has not taken Priya's presence in his life too well. Hmmm..

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Kareena-Karisma step out in monochromes

Kareena and Karisma Kapoor did their sister act by stepping out in colour coordinated outfits in black and white

Bebo however added a dash of colour for her heels.

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Even I can't wait for Kareena's wedding

If her fans are eagerly awaiting for Kareena Kapoor's marriage, Karisma Kapoor is equally excited about her sister's wedding, set to take place some time this year

Asked about Saif Ali Khan and Kareena's wedding dates, Karisma said: "I feel you should ask this to Kareena. She will get busy with the promotions of 'Heroine' soon, so you all can catch hold of her. 

"All I can say is, of course, I am excited and it will be wonderful. Even I can't wait for Kareena's wedding any more," Karisma told. One of the most successful actresses of the 1990s, Karisma is known for hits like "Hero No. 1", "Biwi No. 1", "Raja Hindustani" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".

She has given power packed performances in off beat films such as "Zubeidaa" and "Fiza". After tying the knot with Delhi businessman Sanjay Kapur in 2003, she took a break from arclights and grease paint to start a family. A mother of two (daughter Samaira, born in 2005, and two-year-old son Kiaan), she made a comeback on big screen with Vikram Bhatt's "Dangerous Ishq" after five years. 
But the film failed to click at the box office. Asked about her next move, Karisma said: "Now I am reading scripts and I am going to take a little bit of break. Hopefully, next year I will do a movie but it all depends... I never really plan anything..." 

Even at 38, she exudes the same charm that she used to as a top notch actress and wows everyone with her immaculate dressing sense. Karisma says her style mantra is just being comfortable.

"I always dress up for myself. I love to be myself and that has always stood out. No matter whatever the latest trend or fashion might be, I should feel comfortable with whatever I am wearing.

"So my fashion statement is to be comfortable and dress up for myself," she said adding that her two children contribute to her healthy lifestyle. "I enjoy being a mom and I enjoy running behind my kids. My kids keeps me on my toes and of course, I always endorse a healthy lifestyle." 

'Heroine' will be Kareena's best film

Karisma Kapoor is extremely proud of her sister Kareena Kapoor, whose career is shaping up pretty well and feels that "Heroine" will be a milestone in her acting journey

The film's promos, including the item song "Halkat Jawani", has been released and Karisma says: "It is a wonderful song and the promo of the film 'Heroine' is also looking very good. I am looking forward to seeing the movie." 
"I feel that 'Heroine' will be Kareena's best performance. In fact, it will be the best," she added. Coming out Sep 21, director Madhur Bhandarkar's "Heroine" revolves around ups and downs in an actress' career. Kareena plays the title role and the cast also features Arjun Rampal and Randeep Hooda. 

Asked when both sisters will be seen together on screen, Karishna said: "We both have not yet come across any such script. If we get a nice script where both of us have a good role to play, then we will work together. Let's see who comes up with a nice script."

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Will Big B's film opposite Karisma see the light of day?

Amitabh Bachchan and Karisma Kapoor's long-in-the-cans film with S Ramanathan might get a lease of life

Apparently the Big B is taking an interest in it and recently organised a screening for some folks who have evinced an interest in it. Does that mean the film will finally see the light?

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Karisma to crown The Chosen One

Actress Karisma Kapoor is set to appear as a guest judge on the grand finale of UTV Stars' "The Chosen One".

The show started with 11 girls, giving them a chance to romance with glamour. They had to accomplish certain tasks to prove their capability to deal with glamour.

The list has now come down to top three and Karisma will crown the winner of the show, hosted by Genelia D'Souza.

The show will mark the beginning of a promising career showbiz for the winner and runners-up alike.

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Four down, three to go

Filmmaker finally gets Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji, Karisma Kapoor and Shabana Azmi onboard for his upcoming project

Nikhil Advani’s ambitious all-female cast project is on track. Though several names have been tossed around for a while, the filmmaker has now confirmed that Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji, Karisma Kapoor and Shabana Azmi will star in the film.

Incidentally, the film will have seven leading ladies. The rest of the cast has yet to be ascertained. Says Nikhil, “I am in Boston currently and will be in Mumbai after a week. I have already spoken to the actresses. Once I am back, I will finalise the rest of the names.”

The producer-director also has another project on hand — an action thriller which apparently stars Irrfan, Huma Qureshi and Arjun Rampal. However Nikhil is taking his time to finalise which project will goes on the floors first.

He says, “I am yet to sign anyone for this film. I am working on several projects and the casting is still on.”

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Karishma Kapoor’s wedding video leaked online

Seven years after Karishma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapur’s wedding, their marriage video was leaked online and as assumed it was viewed like a hot product.

Karisma’s fans are quite excited to see their favorite actress dressed in bride.

Karishma was looking stunning in the marriage outfit and so her life partner Sanjay Kapoor.

It is a 8-part video, starting from mehendi, marriage, reception and bidaai.

Another attraction of the video was sizzling Kareena Kapoor. She was looking awesome.

Karishma’s parents Babita and Randhir Kapoor was seen in upbeat mood, interacting with the guests. Bebo also actively took part in welcoming the guests.

Bollywood’s who’s who was present in the wedding. Boney Kapoor with his wife Sridevi and two children graced the wedding. Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan with their family were seen in the video. Even Vivek Oberoi turned up to congratulate the newly wedded couple. Other celebrities include BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha, his wife Poonam, Sangeeta Bijlani and Sheeba.

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